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September 12 - 18, 2008 www.independentweekly.com.au The Independent Weekly 36 sportsbeat Sportsbeat magazine available in hotels and clubs every Friday Sunday with the elimination and qualifying finals at Adelaide Oval. Offering the biggest threat to Win for local footy competition T Ashley Porter he 126th contest for South Australia’s league football crown begins in earnest on wrestling the Thomas Seymour Hill premiership trophy away from Central District – it has won six of the past eight grand finals – will be minor premier Glenelg, and the Bulldogs’ qualifying final opponent, Sturt. Norwood will play in the finals series for the first time since 2003, meeting arch rivals Port Adelaide Magpies in the elimination final. It is the first time in 20 years that these five teams have contested the finals, since Port, coached by John Cahill and led byRussell Johnston, beat Glenelg in the grand final. The Tigers have not contested the finals since 1999. However, while the finals offer some absorbing contests, the real success story could be the SANFL competition this year. It is enjoying a 6.8 per cent increase in attend- ances from last year – the highest attendances since 2002. Also, there is every reason for the league to be It’s mine … the rival SANFL finals coaches (from left) Rick Macgowan (Sturt), Tim Ginever (Port), Trevor Hill (Norwood), Roy Laird (Central) and Mark Mickan (Glenelg). confident of achieving excellent crowds in the finals series given the five clubs attract the biggest attendances in the competition, and kick on from last week’s attend- ances being the highest for round 23 since 2002. With Adelaide and Port Adelaide not in the AFL finals race, the SANFL has a great chance to further demonstrate that its competition is the healthiest since the halcyon pre-Crows days. The SANFL will also present its been found guilty and receiving a reprimand for allegedly striking an Eagles player in the third series. Their choices were: Mark Mickan (Glenelg coach): “James Gallagher (Norwood) … he seems to find the ball all of the time and carries it on well. He’s a very consistent player.” Ben Mules (Glenelg captain): “Jade Sheedy … he’s had a great year and he’s been a consistent and prolific ball-winner.” Rick Macgowan (Sturt coach): “Jeremy Clayton is the best player in the comp right now, but he’s ineligible, so I’ll say James Allen (North); he’s a very good player and he runs so hard.” Ben Nelson (Sturt captain): Photo: Stephen Gray finest talent at the Entertainment Centre on Thursday with the 103rd counting of Magarey Medal votes. The five finals coaches and their captains or players believe the player not representing their own club most likely to receive the fair- est and most brilliant award is the 2002 winner, Sturt’s Jade Sheedy. However, most agreed Port’s 2005 Magarey Medallist Jeremy Clayton has been the best player this year, but he is ineligible having Mexico &Cuba Mexico City - Oaxaca - San Cristobal - Palenque - Uxmal - Chichen Itza Havana - Santiago de Cuba - Baracoa - Camaguey - Cienfuegos - Trinidad Small Groups = Limited Seats 25 Sep 20 Nov 8 Jan 09 21 Feb 28 Mar 2 May $7,995 $7,895 $8,275 $8,275 $8,275 $8,275 1300 664 170 ASIA www.bunniktours.com.au Conditions apply. All prices are per person based on twin share and subject to change without notice. Note air supplement may apply depending on airline availability. Tipping Made Easy payment required on some tours. Lic No TTA149286 Bunnik Travel Pty Ltd EUROPE On Request Available Available New Departure New Departure New Departure “Mark McKenzie (Eagles) … he’s had a very good year, and he’s the type of quality player who gets noticed. Jeremy Clayton will get a lot of votes.” Roy Laird (Central coach): “Jade Sheedy … he stands out so much. He gets a lot of the ball and has played a big part in winning games. He is well respected by the players.” Chad O’Sullivan (Central player): James Allen … he’ll be right up there again; he’s been good every week.” 29 Day Tour From HOME DELIVERY 8224 1600 www.independentweekly.com.au $7,895 Your Holiday Includes! ? Pre-departure information dossier on Mexico and Cuba ? Return economy-class fl ights from Adelaide to Mexico ? Return economy-class fl ights from Mexico to Cuba ? 1 economy-class fl ight in Cuba ? 26 nights’ accommodation in good quality hotels with private facilities (3 - 4 star) ? 26 breakfasts and 17 lunches ? Expert English-speaking guides ? All airport transfers and touring in air-conditioned vehicles ? Enjoy a half-day tour of bustling Mexico City ? Visit the archaeological site of Teotihuacan and the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, arguably the most important Christian pilgrimage site in all of Latin America ? 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Visit the Mausoleum of Che Guevara in Santa Clara ? Tour the world-heritage-listed city of Trinidad. Founded in 1514, it features many beautiful colonial buildings ? Travel through the scenic Escambaray Mountains then enjoy a refreshing swim at the El Nicho waterfalls Also Available: $5,075 Cuban Discovery 17 Day Tour from THE AMERICAS R $5,695 D Sheedy … purely because of the way he gets his possessions, and how he carries the ball, plus he’s a nice finisher.” James Gallagher (Norwood captain): “Jade Sheedy …he’s such a good player. I think Jeremy Clayton has been the best player in the competition though.” ¦ Dion Hayman’s Super Quiz – page 35 Tim Ginever (Port coach): “Chad O’Sullivan … he’s a very good ball carrier, he kicks goals and he’s always right in the action.” Corey AhChee (Port captain): “Jade Sheedy ahead of Ty Allen. Sheedy gets a lot of the ball and he’s always in the umpires’ face.” Trevor Hill (Norwood): “Jade + air taxes from $607 A A F F I I A A R R E E S S L L D D U U E E C C N N I I Departure Dates 2009 ON SALE NOW!